Aquatics Group Exercise Instructor

Armed Services YMCA of The U S A•Harker Heights, TX

22h

About The Position

Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment welcoming people of all skill and fitness levels. Modifies classes as needed to accommodate varied health, ability, and cultural needs. Attends YMCA training meetings, special events, and staff meetings as requested. Upholds and promotes the YMCA mission by demonstrating the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The instructor leads group exercise classes, supports participants in achieving health and well-being goals, maintains knowledge of wellness information and trends, and builds relationships among members and the ASYMCA community. The role is based in an office within a Wellness Center and interacts daily with children and adults. Travel of approximately 10% is expected, including travel between ASYMCA facilities to instruct or substitute for classes.

Requirements

Maintain a current certification in the area of expertise.
Hold a current Group Exercise certification from ACE, NASM, AAFA, 200 hours of yoga instructor training, Zumba, ReFIT, or an Aquatic Instructor Certification.
Hold current First Aid/CPR certification.
Complete a State Police Criminal Record Check.
Complete F.B.I. Fingerprint Screening.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Possess strong interpersonal skills.
Be able to conduct classes and activities and perform the physical aspects of the position, including leading classes, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience instructing group exercise classes is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead energizing, enjoyable, safe, and educational group classes in accordance with supervisor direction and YMCA goals.
Ask and answer participant and member questions to support their health and well-being goals.
Maintain working knowledge of wellness information and trends to provide effective information and support.
Build authentic relationships with members and help participants connect with one another and the ASYMCA.
Adapt instruction to participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and cultural needs.
Recognize and celebrate participants’ program achievements, personal goals, skill development, and overall well-being.
Arrive early to set up music and the class routine.
Read weekly fitness announcements to the class before it begins.
Start and end classes on time.
Adjust programming to meet the needs of participants in each class.
Return equipment to its proper storage location.
Sweep the studio or exercise area after each class.
Report accurate class attendance counts.
Keep music below 85 decibels.
Report damaged equipment to the Wellness Director.
Check email regularly for updates from the Wellness Director.
Wear ASYMCA Fitness Staff attire while instructing, with midriff covered and shorts having at least a 3-inch inseam.
Follow YMCA policies and procedures and respond to emergency situations.
Attend YMCA training meetings, special events, and staff meetings as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel between ASYMCA facilities as needed to instruct or substitute for classes.